Delivery of Four Handy Size Product Tankers for Transpetro

Kontrakt for fire tankere

The project involves the delivery of four new Handy Size product tankers for Transpetro, a division of Petrobras. Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract valued at over 300 million Norwegian kroner to provide complete ship design and integrated technical systems for these vessels. The tankers are being constructed in Brazil by two shipyards, Ecovix in Rio Grande and MacLaren in Niterói, which collaborate under the consortium Marenova.

Miljøvennlig design og utstyr

Each tanker will measure 150 meters in length and 23.4 meters in width, designed specifically for the product tanker segment using Kongsberg Maritime’s NVC 615 PT ship model. The design supports the use of alternative fuels such as methanol and ethanol, reflecting a deliberate environmental focus. The delivery includes propulsion systems featuring Promas and controllable pitch propellers, deck machinery, tank measurement systems, as well as advanced navigation and automation solutions.

Modernisering av Transpetro-flåten

The project aims to modernize and renew Transpetro’s fleet, enhancing efficiency, operational flexibility, and sustainability. It leverages decades of technological development to meet evolving operational and environmental requirements in the maritime sector, addressing both current market demands and future regulatory frameworks.

Styrker brasiliansk skipsindustri

Beyond the vessels themselves, this project strengthens local Brazilian shipbuilding capacity and expertise. The collaboration between Ecovix and MacLaren fosters growth in local facilities and workforce skills. Kongsberg Maritime’s established presence in Brazil since 2009-including workshops, automation laboratories, and certified training centers in Niterói-underpins this initiative, emphasizing a strong local footprint combined with global technology.

Betydelig fremgang for maritim sektor

Overall, the delivery of these four Handy Size product tankers represents a significant advancement for Brazil’s maritime industry and Transpetro’s fleet, combining innovative maritime technology, environmental considerations, and local industrial development.